1. CKD significantly correlates with having fewer than 20 teeth.
2. Survey involved 16,125 adults aged 40-79.
3. CKD patients show 1.34 times higher odds for tooth loss.
4. Systemic inflammation linked to both CKD and periodontal disease.
5. Only 25% of CKD patients had a recent dental exam.
6. Age, smoking, hypertension, and diabetes are additional risk factors.
7. The study used data from KNHANES (2013-2018).

Source: Renal Failure